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Despite Grunge unceremoniously and inconsiderately usurping our beloved Rock scene in the early nineties, we've still been fortunate, nay, extremely privileged to witness and embrace innumerable Melodic Rock/AOR bands (and their albums) over the past two decades. Admittedly, more than a few have fallen into "average" territory but, conversely, many have attained "notable" status. Regardless of quality, each must be congratulated for their efforts in acting as Melodic Rock defibrillators.

What is extremely rare though, are albums that truly hark back to those glory days of the eighties; albums that immediately impress and smack of longevity before the shrink wrap has even been punctured (Harem Scarem's 'Mood Swings' immediately springs to mind). Could Palace's 'Master Of The Universe' also join the elite?

Hailing from Sweden (surprise!), the band comprises of Michael Palace (vocals, guitar, keys), Rick Digorio (guitar), Soufian Ma'Aoui (bass) and Marcus Johansson (drums). Many may recognise Michael Palace's name as he recently played a significant role with First Signal (Harry Hess). These young protégés have also been affiliated with Adrenaline Rush, Erika, Houston, and Find Me to name but four, so they're definitely no slouches within the genre!

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'Master Of The Universe' accurately positions itself on the very cusp of Melodic Rock and AOR and, once the opening trio of songs 'Master Of The Universe', 'Cool Running' and 'Man Behind The Gun' have been and gone, you'll be agog with wonderment. They're all archetypal eighties fayre – luxuriously layered keys, melodically measured guitars, a rhythm section that beautifully binds everything together and bewitching backing vocals. Michael Palace's vocals are impressive too and the best I've heard for some time – low and lush one minute, soaring high the next.

'No Exit', 'Path To Light, 'Strangers Eyes' and closer 'Young, Wild, Free' continue to replicate and illustrate every Melodic Rock trait we have grown to know and love. For pure AOR there is 'Part Of Me', 'Matter In Hand' and 'Rules Of The Game', all of which are sublime. My personal favourite, and possibly my song of 2016, 'She Said It's Over' sits way down the track-listing, epitomizing the strength of 'Master Of The Universe'.

I assure you, this review is not hyperbole on my part as you'll very quickly discover for yourselves. Seriously folks, this album is orgasmic opulence of the highest order. Or as the Swedes would say, "lysande"! A future classic? It damn well should be!

SeaDog57 : Berny looking for the link and password to Issue 87 free music

Berny : @yvesrock: Apologies for the troubles. I've just sent you an email.

yvesrock : Hi,I ordered the 11th june the new Fireworks' magazine (issue 87) and I didn't receive it.
Can you see if you sent it ?
Best wishes
Yves

yvesrock : Hi,

Berny : @Gazza2005: Please accept my apologies for the delay in processing your order. You should have received a confirmation mail by now. We are really trying our best to fix the payment issue as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience! PS: It seems as if you sent the payment twice, we sent you a refund.

Gazza2005 : I have bought issue 80 and I still ha e not had confirmation of my download. Please could this be sorted out

Gazza2005 : Hello. Can someone direct me to my download please

Gazza2005 : Can someone help please

Gazza2005 : It’s Fireworks 80

Gazza2005 : Just paid for my online version / download but I keep getting failure message. All paid for so what is going on

Berny : Sorted! Thanks for your patience, enjoy the magazine! :)

HenningHallq : Hey guys! I purchased FIREWORKS #87 yesterday and paid by my paypal, but there is still no download link on my account. Can you help me with this? Thanks a lot!

Siodmak : Really thanks !!!!

Berny : @Siodmak: Pls. do not worry about the error message, we currently have to process orders manually because of a n issue with our payment system. I do not want to bore you with technical details, but the redirection from PayPal to our shop does not work as it should, that's why your purchase is not assigned automatically. We are working on it! Sorry for the troubles & thanks for your understanding. We hope you like the new issue of Fireworks! :)

Siodmak : Hello guys : - ) same problem as with previous number: just purchased Fireworks Mag. 87, and this is the message: "We are sorry, but it looks like your transaction failed". I've paid it with paypol. Thanks for your help!!

Berny : @Raphone @colorvine: You should have received your download instructions by now, if you haven't, pls. send a mail to «email» - Sorry for the troubles!

colorvine : Hello! Purchased FIREWORKS #87 yeasterday and paid by my paypal, but there is still no download link on my account.Can you help? Thanks

Raphone : Hello! Purchased FIREWORKS #87 yeasterday and paid by my paypal, but there is still no download link on my account.Can you help? Thanks

Berny : Fireworks Magazine #87 is out now!

SeaDog57 : Thanks again Berny

Berny : Hi SeaDog57: Apologies!Password can be found in the forum, link was (again) added to the "Fireworks" menu.

SeaDog57 : Berny; need a download link for #86 and the pg number for the Code

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